In April we will introduce a new column providing information and advice on how to reduce or prevent secondary conditions to improve your quality of life. It's important to remember that secondary conditions can take many forms, and may affect people in different ways. Examples of secondary conditions include physical problems such as pressure sores and urinary tract infections, psychological difficulties such as depression, and environmental barriers such as lack of access to transportation for regular medical check-ups.

This column will explore the diverse nature of secondary conditions and will examine the latest medical research findings, assistive technology, and behavioral interventions that have been shown to reduce or prevent secondary conditions for people with disabilities. We welcome your input in the form of topics you would like to see included in this section. If you have experienced secondary conditions and would like to provide information about products or interventions that worked for you, we welcome your feedback. For more information or to suggest future column topics, please contact Dr. Jennifer Rowland at jenrow@uic.edu or 312-413-1850.

http://www.ncpad.org/346/2026/Focus~on~ Secondary~Condition~Prevention.